William Shakespeare

Folger Shakespeare Library Expands Access to Digital Collection

Amy Arden — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:39:00 -0600

Washington, DC – The Folger Shakespeare Library, home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare materials, is expanding access to its digital collection by offering free online access to over 20,000 images from the library’s holdings.

400-Year-Old Volume of Shakespeare Recovered

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:53:59 -0500

A 400-year-old volume of Shakespeare stolen in England a decade ago and valued at 15 million pounds (USD 30 million) has been recovered after a man walked into a library in Washington and asked to have it authenticated.

Weapons of Shakespeare's Era Come to Folger Shakespeare Library

Amy Arden — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:52:07 -0500

Washington, DC - “Now Thrive the Armorers”: Arms and Armor in Shakespeare brings visitors face-to-face with a wide-ranging collection of armor and weaponry from Shakespeare's world.

Shakespeare's Bloody King Gets Fresh Infusion In Macbeth

ruzik_tuzik — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:54:56 -0600

The Fulton's Eichmann Family Theatre Series continues in February with a remounted production of last season's Macbeth: blood in - blood out. This modern twist on a Shakespeare classic enthralled adults and introduced a new generation of theatregoers to the greatest writer in the English language. Hailed as "...an original, streetwise retelling of the classic tragedy 'Macbeth'" (New Era, 2007), Macbeth will be at the Fulton on February 22nd & 23rd in the 4th Floor Studio Theatre.

Dicapo Opera Presents 'Roméo Et Juliette'

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 05:31:11 -0500

Charles Francois Gounod (1818-1893) was one of many composers in the 19th century whose works were based on Shakespeare's dramas. With a libretto by Jules Barbier & Michel Carre, the opera was first sung at Theatre Lyrique, Paris in April 1867.

Old tale of Othello still 'packs a punch'

Dinka — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:58:20 -0500

Othello is considered to be the most difficult Shakespeare play to stage, but the 17-year-old Bell Shakespeare Company says it finally is brave enough to give it a go.

Studio Theatre Celebrates "Shakespeare In Washington"Â

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:29:09 -0500

On the fortieth anniversary of this groundbreaking modern classic, The Studio Theatre returns to Tom Stoppard's first play. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead takes place behind the scenes of Shakespeare's great tragedy, as Hamlet's two schoolmates find themselves the reluctant heroes of their own play, driven forward by the plot of Hamlet itself.

National Ballet Of Canada Has A Special Ticket Offer For Shakespeare In Motion

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:44:23 -0600

Centaur Proudly Presents Romeo & Juliet

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:00:42 -0600

What The Press Said About "As You Like It"Â

ruzik_tuzik — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:20:10 -0600

Shakespeare Theatre Hosts 20th Annual Gala

ruzik_tuzik — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:07:59 -0600

Rediscovery Series Readings Of Shakespeare's "Lost"Â Plays

ruzik_tuzik — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 05:00:05 -0600